Injection Molding
Automation: Cobot Adds Interface for Easier Integration With Injection Molding Machines
Universal Robots has developed an Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI) supported by EUROMAP 67 and SPI AN-146 communication protocols, simplifying cobot/machine integration.
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Injection Molding Gains an Edge in Motorcycle Gas Tanks
Complex shapes required for the latest motorcycle gas tanks favor injection over blow molding. Lanxess and BMW have a monolayer nylon solution.
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Wilmington Machinery Offers Pallet Prototyping
Test out your mold before committing to a full structural-foam pallet molding system.
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Injection Molding: Better Flow Simulation with Fiber Reinforcements
Long and short fibers align during flow in the mold, and this, in turn, influences the flow pattern. New math helps Moldex3D simulate this phenomenon.
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The Cosmetic Process Window: Key to a No-Tweak, Robust Process
Establishing a process with the widest possible cosmetic window can help put your injection molding on cruise control.
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Wittmann Battenfeld USA Cancels Open House and Technical Symposium
Citing Covid-19, the supplier of injection molding machines, automation and auxiliary equipment has canceled the event planned for September 24-25 at its U.S. headquarters in Torrington, Conn.
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Covid-19 Pushes Manufacturers into Emergency Ventilator Component Supply
The pressing and evolving need for ventilators to help treat the most severe cases of Covid-19 has revealed both the complexity of the supply chain for such machines and the nimbleness of suppliers.
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Plastics Industry Enlists to Fight Coronavirus
All types of processors and machinery and materials suppliers and service providers are refocusing resources to combat COVID-19.
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Paulson Offers Virtual ProMolder Seminars
Paulson Plastics Academy seminars are switching to a virtual live streaming format using Zoom video conferencing.
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